Scary movie fans, check out this list of documentary movies on Shudder. For a few bucks a month, the AMC streaming service offers original and acquired movies and TV series. But what are the best documentary movies on Shudder? Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy takes you behind the scenes of Wes Craven's iconic horror franchise. Other top picks include The Best Worst Movie, about the making of Troll 2, and Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror. Don't miss documentaries on the Friday the 13th franchise, Larry Cohen's B-movie horror, and the making of Fright Night and Fright Night Part 2. Vote for your favorite horror documentaries on Shudder and start streaming today!
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This film examines black horror film history. It shows how African Americans shaped the film genre from its start.
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Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy is a 2010 American four-hour direct-to-disc documentary. It tracks the entire Nightmare on Elm Street franchise and New Line Cinema's growth. Thommy Hutson wrote it. Daniel Farrands and Thommy Hutson produced it. Daniel Farrands and Andrew Kasch co-directed it. Heather Langenkamp, who played Nancy Thompson in three Nightmare films, served as the executive producer and narrator.
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Faces of DeathMoviesCoroner Dr. Francis B. Gröss shows gruesome deaths globally. These scenes include real events and reenactments.
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This covers the making and success of FRIGHT NIGHT 1 and 2.
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This covers the life and career of filmmaker Larry Cohen.
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Lost SoulMoviesFilmmaker David Gregory interviews director Richard Stanley, actors Fairuza Balk and Rob Morrow, and others. They discuss the disastrous 1996 feature production.
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Doc of ChuckyMoviesThis recounts the Child's Play film franchise. Cast, crew, critics, and historians tell the story. It includes clips, photos, archival documents, and behind-the-scenes footage.
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This explores the origins and legacy of Stephen King's book and film.
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Document of the DeadMoviesA film crew follows writer/director George C. Romero on "Dawn of the Dead." This sequel follows his horror classic "Night of the Living Dead." They work in a Pittsburgh shopping mall. The crew covers the film's production and Romero's filmmaking style. The "Dead" cast and crew share views on daily movie challenges, from lighting a shot to actor communication and getting funding.
Also ranks #2 on Best George A. Romero Movies · #367 on Movies 1985
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The Rats Are Coming! The Werewolves Are Here! is a 1972 American film. Andy Milligan wrote and directed it.
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Houseboat HorrorMoviesHouseboat Horror is an Australian slasher film. It released to video in 1989. The movie leaves its ending open for a sequel that never happened.
Also ranks #626 on 1989 Movie List
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